Dividing Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you divide a negative rational number by a positive rational number?

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When dividing a negative rational number by a positive rational number, the result is negative.

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What is the rule for dividing two negative rational numbers?

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When dividing two negative rational numbers, the result is positive.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the result of dividing any number by zero?

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Dividing any number by zero is undefined.

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What is the result of dividing zero by any non-zero number?

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Dividing zero by any non-zero number is zero.

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How do you express the division of two fractions?

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